Here we are at the beginning of spring and it is time to set my goals for the month. I kind of had them sorted in my head, but on Sunday I had to have a rethink. You see, at the last minute I decided to attend the “Spring in the Scrub” retreat this coming weekend and I need to have a few projects ready to work on. So this is what I have come up with……at this stage…..
ONE MONTHLY GOAL & CHOOKSHED STITCHERS’ CHALLENGE
Once again, one project will tick both these boxes. The number that Deana drew out of the hat was 7. For me that is “Three Yard Quilt - Start and Finish (for Donation)”.
I have selected a pattern and initially chose these fabrics. That has since slightly changed, but I didn’t get a photo. It is already kitted up to take on the weekend.
RAINBOW SCRAP CHALLENGE
I haven’t really been able to ascertain the colour for the month, but have a feeling it is black or neutral? If so, it is a little difficult for me. I don’t want those colours in most of the projects I’m working on.
Initially, I didn’t think it would work on my bright fish, but the pattern that will be released next week is tropical fish, and I want to use orange. An orange and black fish will work, so all good. I also want to catch up on August’s fish. I may just use some random colours for that month.
Other than the fish, I may also just work on some random colours for the other projects.
BATIK FISH
I will be making some more fish this month. I found another small scrap of batik in a stash I inherited that is a salmony colour. It will work well.
FIFTEEN MINUTES A DAY
Of course I want to keep up with this.
OTHER STITCHING
- I didn’t get to work on my Chookshed Stitchers’ Challenge in June and it is fairly simple, so I will kit that up and take to retreat. It is just another small donation quilt.
- I want to quilt my Laundry Basket Mystery Quilt, but want to try a new pantograph on something smaller before using it on the larger quilt. At least one of the donation quilts will work for that.
- Hand stitching is always on the list these days, to take to my stitching days and for any Zoom times. My hexies are ticking that box at the moment.
- I didn’t get any knitting or crochet done last month. I want to set an actual goal this month to deconstruct the crochet baby rug, so that I can sew the squares together rather than crochet them, so that it will sit flatter.
- Also, I have purchased some fabric to use for sashing and border on the Sashiko table runner. I’d like to get that done this month too.
- Try a new recipe.
- Read a book - I’ve been failing at this lately, so need to lift my game.
- Have a fun day out.
- Write Isle of Man blog posts - before I forget what we did.
8 comments:
You always set a high goal for each month and usually do well.
I’m sure you’ll enjoy the Retreat at the Chookshed …
Have a great weekend....that's a fun doggy panel!
Have a fun weekend with all those other chooks at the shed.
Great goals again & wish I could be joining you this weekend. How is the crumb quilt going. Mine is at a bit of a standstill. Enjoy the weekend, take care & hugs.
I'm sure you will have plenty to keep you busy at Spring in the Scrub. I look forward to seeing what you achieve. Have fun.
pretty eclectic list...so great to make them...mine is do-able as well and already crossed off 2 things!
I am sure you will meet the challenges easily, Enjoy the retreat.
Happy retreat - though you are probably back by now.. I hope it all went well. I'm well behind on my fish for now...other priorities!
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